With an external retaining
ring pliers,
spread the retaining ring and
lift with a small pick or
small screwdriver.

When the retaining ring is
removed,
slip the small removal cup over the boot
on the retaining ring
side of the cross-axis joint.
Be sure to use a little lubricant on the boot.

Be sure to make note of the flange location when removing the OEM
cross-axis joint and install the replacement cross-axis joint in the same orientation.

Use the large removal cup
as the receiver
on the flanged side of the cross-axis joint.

Once the cross-axis joint
is removed,
clean the bore with
scotch bright or steel wool.

Be sure to apply
never-seize
to the bore and the O.D.
of the new cross-axis joint.

Installation of the New Cross Axis Joint

Start the new joint in the bore as
straight as possible,
use the small cup on the flanged side
and the
large cup on the receiving side.
Slowly tighten the nuts to press the
joint into the knuckle.
The joint may tilt slightly when first
starting to press it into the bore,
but will straighten itself out as it seats into the bore.
If you have access to a hydraulic press,
use the cups and eliminate the threaded rod.

Press the
joint in until the flange is fully seated
and is tight against the knuckle.

Once the
joint is seated, install
the retaining ring with a medium duty
external retaining ring pliers.